To maximize the repeat munching, I recommend setting up these treats either earlier in the day, or the night before. You'll thank me for it. Sugar cookies are always a hit with the kids. With the versatility of these treats, there are a number of ways they can be made and decorated. Take a moment and warm up your oven and get the kids ready, a treat like this should not exclude them during the process...THEY'LL thank you for it ;)!
What you will need:
1 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup shortening or butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
In a large bowl cream the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs, extract, and milk.
In a medium bowl mix the dry ingredients with a wire whisk. Add the dry ingredients to the large bowl. Mix with mixer until well combined.
With hands, shape dough into a ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Roll half or 1/3 dough at a time, keep the rest refrigerated. For crisp cookies, roll dough, paper thin. For softer cookies, roll 1/8 " to 1/4" thick.
With floured cookie cutter, cut into shapes. Re-roll trimmings and cut.
Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheets.
Bake 8 minutes or until very light brown. Remove cookies to racks; cool. Makes about 6 dozen cookies.
It tends to be more convenient to roll the dough BEFORE you chill. Just place between two pieces of waxed paper, and then place in the fridge.
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